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The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps
2018·2h 0m·★ 6.9
Japanese original
Kaoruko and Kazumasa Harima are a separated couple with two children. They plan to divorce once their daughter, Mizuho, enters elementary school. One day, they receive devastating news of their daughter falling into a coma after a near-drowning accident at a pool. The doctors declare her brain dead with no prospect of recovery and the couple must decide if they should donate her organs to others in need or to wait until her heart stops beating.
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A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Standard sit-down · 2h 0m
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